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Grassington House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Dorchester, Dorset. It is operated by Grassington House Care Home Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Grassington House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Grassington House in September 2018 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Grassington House is located in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority area in South West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 50 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PP |
| Phone | 01305 267968 |
| Website | www.grassingtonhouse.com |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 12 September 2018 |
| Provider | Grassington House Care Home Ltd |
Is Grassington House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Grassington House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5408052396
What type of care does Grassington House provide?
Grassington House provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Grassington House?
You can contact Grassington House by phone on 01305 267968, or visit them at 50 Prince Of Wales Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PP.
What is Grassington House's CQC rating?
Grassington House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5408052396
What are Grassington House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Grassington House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Dorchester?
There are 20 CQC-registered care homes in Dorchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/dorchester.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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